Casting the first stone
      In John 8:7, Jesus says, "Let him who is without blame cast the first stone." Surely you are not so self-righteous you find it acceptable to publish in great detail the personal difficulties being borne by one such as Dr. Morris K. Patteson Jr.
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Professionals not immune to problems
      I have some thoughts I'd like to share regarding last week's front-page article about Dr. Morris Patteson or "Dr. Morris" as he's known at our house. My first emotional thought was "Why did Jim Lowe have to print that story?" I've known Jim a long time and believe him to be a fair man.
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Unwarranted coverage on doctor
      I was shocked and appalled by the article in the paper about Dr. Patteson. I don't know what purpose the article served. It read like the National Enquirer, trying to ruin his career and his life. Did his picture have to make the front page? Did he deserve part of the front-page coverage and abou...
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Election in 2008
      America will be in trouble if it doesn't act quickly on the crucial issues before us: the economy, education, energy dependence, the environment, health care, immigration, terrorism and more. I am a member of a movement called Unity 08 that will bring our politics back to common ground and elect l...
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Judge not
      What is right, and what is wrong? I asked myself this question after reading your article on Dr. Morris Patteson. I'm not condoning anything Morris did or has done in the past, and I'm sure the Dispatch Record felt compelled to report the news as they saw fit. And I think Jim Lowe is a very honora...
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Community should rally around doctor
      I am 54 years old and through my lifetime, I have met many people with addictions: smoking, eating disorders, alcohol and drugs. Most of these folks at some time in their life have tried to quit. Almost all have been successful, but it was a painful process. I don't think anyone was successful the...
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Devoted to others
      Dr. Morris K. Patteson Jr. is my family physician. In my opinion, he has demonstrated loyalty to the citizens of Lampasas County for the past 30 years while he has devoted his life to caring for others through his medical practice. I sincerely thank him for his dedication, and I pledge my support ...
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